According to AFP, checks continue to be the biggest target for fraud, with 75% of organizations falling victim in 2016. After checks, ACH and wire transfers were the second most frequently targeted payment method.2

The AFP report highlights that nearly 63% of payments fraud attempts were made by outside individuals. Recently, there have been numerous phishing scams targeting colleges and businesses. A mid-Atlantic college lost over $1.1M after changing their payment instructions based on an email that appeared to be from a legitimate supplier.

Let’s be honest—most AP departments are experts in processing payments, but not risk mitigation. While it might seem like a good idea to do ePayments yourself, the odds are not in your favor. In addition to the financial risk of in-house ePayments, businesses have to audit their own programs under the National Automated Clearing House (NACHA) rules. This creates additional costs and responsibility for internal auditors and AP staff.

Before taking on the risk and responsibility of managing an ePayments program yourself, consider outsourcing your ePayments. Benefits include:

Nasser Chanda

As Interim CEO, Nasser is responsible for ensuring that our customers receive the world-class service they have come to expect, day in and day out, from our incredibly talented and dedicated associates. Nasser also oversees the strategy and direction of the company, ensuring that Paymerang continues to lead the industry in revolutionizing B2B payments.